Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA ICU MOSU

Banner Health Corporate; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our ICU MOSU Unit. This full-time, day shift (6:00 AM–6:30 PM) position requires 3 shifts per week with weekend/holiday rotations and applicable shift differentials.

You will perform routine patient care, data collection, and support duties across the unit, helping with basic hygiene, vital signs, specimens, and documentation in the EMR. A CNA licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CNA and BLS certification required.
• 1 year medical clerical experience preferred; hospital setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living to promote patient health.
• Collect vital signs and other data; document in medical records.
• Report abnormalities to licensed professionals and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform delegated procedures and support unit staff and patients.
• Handle receptionist/clerical tasks to support department operations.
• Maintain patient records, charts, and supply levels; support OR turnover as needed.
• Assist with patient transport and equipment management.
• Work under supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Demonstrate patient-centered care and strong teamwork.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Medical clerical exp

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Care Aware connect

Job description

Primary City/State: Chandler, Arizona Department Name: ICU-MOSU-2nd Floor-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care *Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on bonus! The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Intensive Care MOSU Unit. The Patient Care Assistant working within the Adult Acute Care service line at Banner Ocotillo will have the opportunity to work with a team that is patient centered and committed to providing an excellent work environment. This 60-bed unit is a blend of ICU, telemetry and med/surg patients. Every room within the unit is telemetry capable and utilizes the latest technology including smart phones with Care Aware connect as a mode of communication. This is a Full Time, Day Shift position. 3 12's per week working from 6AM - 6:30PM weekend and holiday rotations will be required in this role and we are not able to accommodate set schedules. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women’s services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit‑eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed.
2. 2. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.
3. 3. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
4. 4. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
5. 5. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
6. 6. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.
7. 7. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
8. 8. Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.
9. 9. This position works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
• In Tucson: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires. Existing Tucson incumbents may not transfer out of their geographical market without meeting the CNA requirement.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.
• Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required.
• Successful completion of either a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training is also required.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred.
• Recent healthcare experience preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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